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Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport
Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport
Paraná's international gateway serving southern Brazil.
- ›Located in São José dos Pinhais, about 18 km from central Curitiba.
- ›Operated by Fraport Brasil following a privatisation concession awarded in 2017.
- ›Serves as the busiest airport in the southern Brazil region.
- ›Named after former Brazilian President Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena.
- ›Supports significant cargo operations alongside passenger services.
Afonso Pena International Airport, serving Curitiba in Paraná state, has operated since the 1940s and grown into the main air hub for southern Brazil beyond São Paulo and Rio. Known for its efficiency and relative calm compared to Brazil's mega-airports, it connects Curitiba's thriving tech and design economy to domestic and international routes. The airport reflects the city's reputation for order and urban planning, offering travelers a smoother Brazilian gateway experience.
- Terminal 1 (Main Passenger Terminal) — The single integrated terminal handling all domestic and international departures and arrivals with check-in, retail, and food concessions.
- Aeroporto Bus Line (Airport Executive Bus) connecting to Curitiba city centre via Rodoferroviária
- Municipal bus lines operated by URBS serving the metropolitan area
- Metered taxis available at the official taxi rank outside arrivals
- Ride-hailing apps including Uber and 99 operating from the airport
- Car rental counters from Localiza, Movida, Hertz, and Avis inside the terminal
- Ibis Styles Curitiba Aeroporto
- Holiday Inn Express Curitiba Airport
- Slaviero Slim Aeroporto Curitiba
- Comfort Hotel Curitiba Airport
- Radisson Hotel Curitiba
Inside the terminal, travelers find a range of Brazilian fast-food chains, coffee kiosks, and snack bars offering pão de queijo, salgados, and fresh juices typical of southern Brazilian cuisine. The airside area includes sit-down options for fuller meals before departure. São José dos Pinhais, the municipality where the airport sits, has several churrascarias and local restaurants within a short taxi ride for those with time before their flight.
- Allow extra time during peak morning and evening periods as check-in queues can grow quickly at this mid-sized terminal.
- The airport bus to central Curitiba is reliable and affordable, departing regularly and reaching the Rodoferroviária hub in roughly 45–60 minutes.
- Currency exchange and ATMs are available in the arrivals hall; exchange rates are generally better in the city centre.
- Curitiba's climate is cooler and more changeable than most Brazilian cities, so carry a light jacket even in summer months.
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